Postcode SO16 7PP is located in an urban city, within the Bassett ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Highfield & University area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highfield & University is £62,497 per year. The nearest station is Swaythling located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Engineering Square.
Highfield & University has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,394 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Highfield & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highfield & University is £62,497 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from SO16 7PP.
Highfield & University near SO16 7PP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swaythling located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Engineering Square | Small | Walking directions to Engineering Square |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £338,500 in Bassett area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £585,000 |
| Flats | 41 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £332,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bassett
In the SO16 7PP postcode area, located within Highfield & University, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 7PP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 197 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO17 1TU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | SUSU Shop | University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ | Walking directions to SUSU Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Sukee Market | 192 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AY | Walking directions to Sukee Market |
| 0.5 mi | 0086 Supermarket | 210 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AY | Walking directions to 0086 Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Southampton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO16 7PP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Philip Chapman
Bassett - Elected 7 May 2026
Satvir Kaur
Southampton Test - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.